For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 430 students in Adams County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School, Council Elementary School and Council Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Council Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Council Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Bleeker Avenue
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Adams County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Drawer F
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School, Council Elementary School and Council Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
3 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adams County include: Council Jr/sr High School vs. Meadows Valley School, Council Elementary School vs. Meadows Valley School, Meadows Valley School vs. Council Elementary School
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